Capitola travel guide
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You're Going to Love Capitola
With a population of 9,918, Capitola is a must-see destination in California, United States. Capitola deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Capitola
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola (1750 Wharf Rd.) and East End Gastropub (1501 41st Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Capitola
How to Get to Capitola
Plane
Although Capitola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Capitola. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Capitola. The train journey from Capitola to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Capitola is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Capitola. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Capitola, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Capitola takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airlines serving Capitola
Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola
Most booked hotels in Capitola
Renting a car in Capitola
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Capitola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.